Today I was faced with a dilemma. Plans got changed, schedules rearranged, the unexpected came up. You know how it it. We just got back from vacation and of course I haven’t gone grocery shopping yet. How many times has this happened to you? You are left in charge to feed your family when the cupboard is bare. Well I mean I’m exaggerating just a little bit... there’s always something in there, let’s be honest. As my new hormones are going wacky (I had a big cry the other day when my husband broke the lid on my french white round dish) I felt another cry coming on... but instead I faced my fears and decided that not all was lost, but instead found an adventure. I started pulling things from the cupboard that looked appealing and here is what I came up with...
I started with brown rice (always a good start to a wholesome healthy meal).
Then I grabbed a can of tuna (protein for a balanced meal).
To my good fortune I found a can of white beans in the back.
After the brown rice was cooked (oh with a bouillon cube) I added the tuna and beans plus a scoop of mayonnaise (I know it sounds gross but really think about this as a hot tuna salad) and proceeded to heat the entire thing up.
I went to grab my usually go to spices (fennel, oregano etc.) But then I STOPPED and thought now this isn’t very adventurous of me... I had just purchased paprika and turmeric last week for another recipe and thought I’d give them a try. Spices are great... they add zip and zest to the most boring dishes and take you to different continents with their exotic aromas. I’m most comfortable with Italian spices... but I wanted to become familiar with these spices. Here was my method. I took some of the rice dish and put it in a separate bowl and sprinkled some of each spice on a different section. I added coriander to my selections as well. Then I tasted each section. What satisfaction! Then I mixed it all together... delightful! Well it was good enough for me, I mixed all the spices into the pot and stirred it up.
As a side I reached for the frozen spinach, heated that in a pot with sesame oil (you could use butter or olive oil) a dash of salt and some toasted walnuts. And voila I had a super healthy, super fast meal made from nothing (or so it seemed). I even think this recipe could be a keeper.
I am convinced people don’t cook because they are intimidated. You don’t need skill, just a little push in the right direction and some nerve. I dare you to not plan your next meal and come up with a completely new creation all together or try out a new spice and see where it takes you! I can’t wait to hear what you come up with!
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